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R246 DGE

1997 Toyota Paseo

Yellow Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,895 mi
Last recorded139,895 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Paseo90,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 DGE
MakeToyota
ModelPaseo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 139,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corrodet.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,914 miles

Engine oil sump pan has severe corrosion and has become porous, with a constant light weep of engine oil. (Oil was below minimum and required topping up prior to test).

Exhaust heatshield insecure at fuel tank

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre heavily worn towards inner edge

Offside rear wheel arch is starting to corrode badly - no sharp protrusions at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 132,914 miles

Engine oil sump pan has severe corrosion and has become porous, with a constant light weep of engine oil. (Oil was below minimum and required topping up prior to test).

Exhaust heatshield insecure at fuel tank

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre heavily worn towards inner edge

Offside rear wheel arch is starting to corrode badly - no sharp protrusions at time of test.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2012 124,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 115,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 115,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,904 miles

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,723 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly cut

underside of vehicle freshly waxoyled

Fail 22 Jun 2007 80,721 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight cut

underside of vehicle freshly waxoyled

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,197 miles

advice n/s rear shocker damp but working ok at test

How Reliable is the Toyota Paseo?

Based on 23,608 MOT tests across 2,354 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
4,533
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,343
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 936
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 933
position lamp(s) not working 861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 763
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R246 DGE is a 1997 Toyota Paseo in Yellow with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Paseo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Paseo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R246 DGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Paseo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Paseo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R246 DGE is a 1997 Toyota Paseo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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